Liverpool icon Mark Lawrenson says the lack of 'protection and creativity' from the midfield will impact Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo.
The middle of the pitch for the Reds has come under immense scrutiny this season and the criticism continued in light of their chastening defeat away to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Jurgen Klopp has faced increasing demands to delve back into the January transfer market to sign a midfielder, following the acquisition of the Dutchman Gakpo.